KIANA DOYLE

This cover image released by Little Dipper/Rise Records shows “Who Will Look After the Dogs?” by Pup. (Little Dipper/Rise Records via AP)
Music Review: PUP’s pop-punk ‘Who Will Look After The Dogs?’ is unapologetically imperfect
Toronto-based punk rock band PUP is out with their fifth studio album. “Who Will Look After The Dogs?” sheds light on lead singer Stefan Babcock’s relationships with his bandmates, romantic partners and himself.
 
This album cover image released by Island Records shows Short N’ Sweet” by Sabrina Carpenter. (Island Records via AP)
Music Review: Sabrina Carpenter’s ‘Short n’ Sweet’ is flirty, fun and wholly unserious
Pop sensation Sabrina Carpenter is out with her sixth studio album, “Short n’ Sweet.” The former Disney Channel’s new release follows an explosive year marked with successes.
 
This cover image released by Republic Records shows "I Love You So F***ing Much" by Glass Animals. (Republic Records via AP)
Music Review: Glass Animals weave heartstring-tugging vignettes on new album
The British indie-pop band Glass Animals is back with a fourth full album. In “I Love You So Much,” which also uses a swear word as a modifier, singer-songwriter Dave Bayley weaves a different depiction of love on each song.
 
This cover image released by Fueled by Ramen Records shows "Clancy" by Twenty One Pilots. (Fueled by Ramen Records via AP)
Music Review: Twenty One Pilots’ concept album ‘Clancy’ is an energizing end of an era
The end of an era has come for Twenty One Pilots. The alternative pop-rock duo, made up of vocalist Tyler Joseph and drummer Josh Dun, often deal with themes of anxiety and depression across their music.
 
This album cover image released by Parlophone/Warner shows "Nonetheless" by Pet Shop Boys. (Parlophone/Warner via AP)
Music Review: Pet Shop Boys have done it yet again with catchy and bittersweet ‘Nonetheless’
Pet Shops Boys are back with their fifteenth studio record. The stone-faced British pop duo is known for their synthesizer-backed dance tracks with simple vocals and emotional lyrics.
 
This image released by Mom+Pop shows "Loss of Life" by MGMT. (Mom+Pop via AP)
Music Review: MGMT’s ‘Loss of Life’ is a nostalgic return full of hope and heart
MGMT is back with its fifth studio album. The American rock band is perhaps best known for its indie sleaze anthems like “Kids” and “Time to Pretend.”
 
This undated image released by ANTI- Records shows musician Katy Kirby, whose new album "Blue Raspberry" is releasing on Jan. 26. (Tonje Thilesen/ANTI- Records via AP)
Music Review: Katy Kirby sings a sweet ode to her first queer relationship in ‘Blue Raspberry’
Brooklyn-based indie singer-songwriter Katy Kirby has returned for her second studio album. Titled “Blue Raspberry,” the release chronicles new discoveries in her first queer relationship.
 
This cover image released by Sumerian Records shows "Zig" by Poppy. (Sumerian Records via AP)
Music Review: Poppy grows up and goes dark pop-y with genre-blending album ‘Zig’
Singer-songwriter Poppy has returned with her fifth studio album. The Associated Press’ Kiana Doyle describes “Zig” as an experimental, immersive mix of several different styles.
 
This cover image released by Warner Records shows "Weedkiller" by Ashnikko. (Warner Records via AP)
Music Review: Ashnikko gets down and dirty in a dystopian fantasy world on ‘WEEDKILLER’
Are all you girls, gays and theys out there feeling a little fed up? Maybe more than a little? Ashnikko is, too.
 
This image provided by Loma Vista Recordings shows the cover of "Outside Problems," by Andrew Bird. (Courtesy of Loma Vista Recordings via AP)
Review: Indie rock multi-instrumentalist Andrew Bird’s ‘Outside Problems’ is a breath of fresh air
It’s back to the basics for indie rock multi-instrumentalist Andrew Bird with his latest release, “Outside Problems.”